3. High Level Blockchain Architecture¶
Akachain provides a blockchain network that includes multiple separated consortium blockchains that can be linked together if they need.
On a high level, the Akachain network includes 3 main components:
- Private Chain: Each consortium of peers forms a private blockchain network. This follows the normal Hyperledger Fabric model. Each private chain is a separated distributed ledger system where peers interact with each others via private smart contracts.
- Governance Chain: Akachain provides an intermediate Governance Chain that allows any Endorsing Peer from any PrivateChain to join. The Governance Chain is a public permissioned blockchain that stores transaction proof as well as encrypted meta data from other private chains.
- Privacy Preserving Bridge Protocol: We develop a customized protocol to link private chains and Governance Chain together.